Here's a handy-dandy offset calculator -
http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
I know I should know the answer already but, just confirm my stupidity, will ya?
The stock offset on 90-97 NA is 45mm. The lower the offset number, say 30mm, the more the wheel will jut out under the fender, correct? So the number is distance relative to a vertical plane created by the hub or the fender?
Thanks!
Here's a handy-dandy offset calculator -
http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html
Thanks sammmy!!
Follow up - where does one find spacers and longer wheel bolts?
Ya order the wrong offset?Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Not really... they only come in a 40mm.Originally Posted by POS Racing
I was thinking of spacers just in case I didn't like the way they fit under the fenders. As soon as I can get my grubby hands on some stinking tires I'll know for sure...
40mm will be fine. That's the standard offset for 15" '99+ Miata wheels, by the way.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
To answer your original question, less offset means the wheels stick out more. Spacers are for wheels with too MUCH offset (like, say, 55mm).Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Ditto altiain's comment. 40mm is fine. 5mm isn't enough to create a noticeable performance or suspension wear difference, and it won't create fender clearance problems unless you're trying to do something really marginal, like fit 205 tires under the front fenders of a 1st-gen RX-7... guess how I know.
Chris W. 96M Miata :)
Sounds painfull...Originally Posted by carguychris
Thanks for the answers fellas!
FYI, a 205-50-15 on a wheel with a 30mm offset puts the tire just about flush with the wheel well lip. Just about any of the Spec Miata shops sells spacers and longer studs. The above combo is the HOT setup for a Spec Miata......
Merv
92 Sunny 214k, 95 Dimples, 93 James Bondo, 92 SM (Speedie Jr )
Shelley, Apex, Tigger, Max, Baby(cats), Fluffy, Spot, and Peanut (mini horses), Cinnamon & Bitsy(dawgs)
MSR #1001, SCCA #208822 Let's go racin'
HOT as in:Originally Posted by MadMerv
Or:
- The favorite, the "in" thing, the most popular set-up?
I'm not familiar with Spec set-ups!
- As opposed to a COLD set-up?
HOT, as in the best setup for the best handling, fastest lap times, and still staying legal.......Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
92 Sunny 214k, 95 Dimples, 93 James Bondo, 92 SM (Speedie Jr )
Shelley, Apex, Tigger, Max, Baby(cats), Fluffy, Spot, and Peanut (mini horses), Cinnamon & Bitsy(dawgs)
MSR #1001, SCCA #208822 Let's go racin'
"I see!", said the blind man.Originally Posted by MadMerv
Nice little update for ya...
I ended up picking up a set of Hankook Ventus HRII H405's in the 205/50/15. The waiting period on the RS2 is way, way too long... although I did already put in my order for the next batch!!
So far, I dig 'em the most!
Sweet! That pic makes the BUR look like a model.
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Thats what I thought. I was like where did he find a model with the same color / wheels / roll bar?Originally Posted by sammm
'94 C-Package Black & Tan | MS3x | exhintake | USDM Tein Monoflex 10/8k | My 8 year roadster evolution
That does look nice! :afro:Originally Posted by sammm
i missed it i guess, what wheels are those? they do look sharp.
and how are the tires? i am in the market for 15 inchers.
03 LS FM2ish TDR I/C
99 Disco, the go anywhere ride
Rota Slip Stream... 15x7Originally Posted by fwMiata
Thanks!Originally Posted by fwMiata
The tires are very, very nice so far... just breaking them in so far!Originally Posted by fwMiata
There are a couple of nice deals out there...Originally Posted by fwMiata
I got mine through Goodwin Racing.com
Good luck!
Looks good, 3Bean! :cool:
So, now that 3Bean has fixed his brakes and his tires, what are we going to rag him about?
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw